Dogs that are infected with ear mites, respond by scratching their ears, shaking their heads, etc. The ear canal may appear healthy or there may be a dry, crusty rash. Detection. Clean the ear lightly with a cotton swab dipped in glycerin. Examine the findings for mites under a microscope. The veterinarian can often see the live ear mites in his otoscope when he looks into the ear. Ear mites in the fur can be seen in hairs that are brushed off and then examined under a microscope. {0}Mites in the fur can also be house dust mites, storage mites or fur mites.
In co-operation with the veterinarian, the owner must decide whether the ear mites are the cause of the problem, or whether there is an ear disease, which should be treated first. Some of the medicines, which – for other reasons- are put into the ear canal are also likely to rid the ear mites.
"Pests in House and Home"
"Bed Bugs - Bites, Stings and Itches"
"Food Pests"
"Husets dyreliv" (Insects Around the House - Only danish)
"Skadedyr i træ" (Timber Pests - Only danish)
"Stuefluen" (Common Housefly - Only danish)